At a Glance
- Tasks: Support façade remediation projects and deliver fire risk appraisals with a leading consultancy.
- Company: Respected fire engineering consultancy focused on building safety solutions.
- Benefits: Salary up to £90,000, remote work, 9-day fortnight, and 33 days annual leave.
- Other info: Enjoy structured training, professional memberships, and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in complex projects while being mentored by industry leaders.
- Qualifications: Experience in façade remediation, building surveying, or fire safety is essential.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 100000 £ per year.
About the Opportunity
Our client is a highly respected fire engineering consultancy delivering façade remediation, external wall assessments and complex building safety solutions across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a technically capable consultant to support the Technical Director in managing complex façade remediation and design projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside one of the consultancy's most senior technical leaders, gaining exposure to technically challenging external wall systems, remediation design, fire engineering principles and complex residential developments. The role would suit someone with experience in façade remediation, building surveying, external wall investigations or fire safety to work with the specialist FRAEW team.
The Role
Working directly alongside the Technical Director, you will support the delivery of external wall assessments and façade remediation projects across a wide range of residential and mixed-use developments. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the delivery of PAS 9980 Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW) from instruction through to completion.
- Assisting with technical assessments of external wall systems to determine appropriate remediation strategies.
- Supporting intrusive façade investigations, opening-up works and on-site inspections.
- Reviewing external wall construction including cladding systems, insulation, cavity barriers, fire stopping, balconies and façade interfaces.
- Assisting in the preparation of technically robust FRAEW reports and supporting documentation.
- Assisting with EWS1 technical assessments where required.
- Supporting the development of practical façade remediation strategies and technical specifications.
- Undertaking site inspections throughout remediation projects to verify compliance and workmanship.
- Liaising with contractors, developers, architects, managing agents and housing providers during remediation programmes.
- Supporting quality assurance reviews of remediation works and assisting with technical sign-off.
- Working collaboratively with Fire Engineers and Façade Consultants on technically complex projects.
- Managing your own workload while receiving ongoing mentoring from the Director of Technical Excellence.
What's On Offer
- Salary up to £90,000 p/a; circa £100k DOE; external wall FRAEW project delivery.
- Fully remote working with optional hybrid flexibility.
- Company bonus.
- 9-day fortnight – enjoy two additional days off every month.
- Direct mentoring and technical development from the Director of Technical Excellence.
- Structured training and development in PAS 9980, FRAEW delivery and façade remediation.
- Exposure to technically challenging remediation projects across the UK.
- Fully funded professional memberships.
- Chartership support.
- Private healthcare.
- Competitive pension.
- Christmas shutdown.
- 33 days annual leave.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit your latest CV, outlining your technical expertise and relevant sector experience.
Principal / Associate Facade Engineer employer: ATK SOLUTIONS
Join a highly respected fire engineering consultancy that prioritises employee growth and well-being, offering a fully remote working environment with the flexibility of hybrid options. With a generous benefits package including a competitive salary, 33 days of annual leave, and a unique 9-day fortnight, you will have the opportunity to work on technically challenging façade remediation projects while receiving direct mentoring from industry leaders. This role not only supports your professional development through structured training and chartership support but also fosters a collaborative work culture that values innovation and excellence in building safety solutions.
